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CN-AMTRAK Passenger Train Emergency Response Training

112 E State Line St., Fulton, KY 42041
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Overview

Training includes:

  • Classroom instruction
  • Complimentary lunch / snacks
  • Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event

     

Attendee Level

  • Hazmat Technician/Specialist
  • First Responders
  • Dispatchers
  • EMS Providers
  • Law Enforcement 
  • Emergency Management

Event Focus

Featured topics:

  • Scene Safety
  • Passenger and Host Railroad Relationship
  • Emergency Notification and Initial Response Procedures
  • Railroad Right or Way Safety
  • Railcar Nomenclature

Description

Classroom Sessions:

Learn about railroad operations, hazards, and safety rules. Rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures 

This training complies with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulation 49 CFR 239. A classroom emergency preparedness course for professionals who may
respond to an Amtrak emergency is available. The course instruction includes an equipment specific handbook and field guide that can be shared.

TOPICS INCLUDE: 

Railroad Right of Way Safety

Passenger and Host Railroad Relationship

Emergency Contact Information

Railroad Nomenclature including how to identify:

Railroad Switches, Mileposts, Signals, Crossings, Special 

Circumstances in Response to Passenger Train Incidents

Train Speeds

Passenger Train Crew Identification

Challenges of Extraction

Incident Command System for Railroad incidents 

Trespassing on Railroad Property 

Pneumatic and Electrical Hazards 

Train Equipment Design

Incident Response Pre-Planning

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Important Details

Required Safety Gear: NONE

NO Field Exercises

Be at the site by 08:30 CDT for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.

Registration will remain open until after the event. Walk-ins are welcome to register on-site at the training event, however we strongly encourage pre-registration.

Sponsors

  • CN Railroad
  • AMTRAK

Event Contacts

Greg "Spinner" Vaughan
CN Southern Region Network Operations

297 Rivergate Rd
Memphis TN 38109

Phone  901-786-5686
Mobile  901-409-6237
Greg.vaughan@cn.ca
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